The Darien Police Department is aware of flyers circulating in the community that contain inaccurate and misleading information regarding our License Plate Reader (LPR) camera program. Fortunately, the Police Department has shared the following information on how the LPR system protects Darien residents:
The Darien Police Department has deployed Flock Safety LPR cameras at key entry and exit points throughout the city. These cameras are a law enforcement tool designed to capture license plate information from vehicles traveling on public roadways and compare that information against databases of vehicles associated with stolen vehicles, wanted persons, missing persons alerts, and active criminal investigations...Importantly, the system does not make enforcement decisions. When an alert is generated, officers must independently verify that the license plate was correctly read, confirm the plate and state match the vehicle of interest, and ensure the alert remains valid before taking any action. The technology serves as an investigative tool, while law enforcement officers remain responsible for evaluating the information and determining the appropriate response.
Click here to read the full Community Information Bulletin about the LPR Camera Program